For cities of all sizes, attracting investment, developing a robust business case and establishing new models of funding and delivery, make the difference between hopeful ambitions and deliverable realities.
Having strong supporting evidence and a clear purpose enables projects to maintain consensus and withstand political and economic change. We act as economic planning consultants to many cities worldwide, helping leaders to align deep planning insights to local need and longer-term social and economic goals.
We help clients understand the economic potential or impact of proposals or policies, developing strategic responses, comprehensive solutions and area plans across the built environment. Our economic planning team works in collaboration with politicians, funders, transport authorities, and community leaders to agree a collective vision backed by practical, investable plans. We support cities to revitalise districts, develop innovation hubs, deliver appropriate housing, attract green finance, and protect what makes a place unique while reinventing themselves for the future. At a national level we also advise on longer term issues like macro-economic development and digital transformation.
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